Merced vs. CSM
Both Merced College and College of San Mateo are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and College of San Mateo with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- CSM's tuition ($11,428) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- CSM's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than Merced (28 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than CSM (9,901 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($5,329) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,349).
- CSM's graduation rate (61%) is higher than Merced (36%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,200 In-State
$8,520 out-of-state
$8,520 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,329
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,472 (All undergraduate)
5,000 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
28 to 1 Students to Faculty
201 Faculties (full-time)
506 Staffs (full-time)
$93,878 Faculty Salary
$79,757 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,332 In-State
$11,428 out-of-state
$11,428 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,349
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
9,901 (All undergraduate)
3,956 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
151 Faculties (full-time)
293 Staffs (full-time)
$121,006 Faculty Salary
$112,796 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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